Apologies have been received from Deputy Boyd Barrett. All those present in the committee room are asked to exercise personal responsibility to protect themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. I propose that we go into private session in order to deal with some housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Business of Select Committee
The select committee went into private session at 5.35 p.m. and resumed in public session at 5.37 p.m.
A vote has been called in the Dáil. We will suspend until it has been completed.
Sitting suspended at 5.38 p.m. and resumed at 6.20 p.m.